249 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

$1,695,000
5
BD
4
BA
3,184
SqFt

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List Price
$1,695,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
41149870
Year Built
1926
Property Type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
3,184
Lot Size
5,800
Acres
0.13
County
Contra Costa
Subdivision
Kensington

Property Description

This is Kensington at its finest! Enjoy the best of both worlds with the mesmerizing views and accessibility to the neighborhood amenities. From the moment you walk into the generous living room you are greeted with one of the most iconic views in the Bay Area. With French doors opening from both the living and dining rooms you can't help but be mesmerized by the stunning views. and gorgeous sunsets with the sun setting over San Francisco. The hardwood floors add warmth to the sundrenched living and dining rooms. The impressive kitchen features a stainless steel, 6 burner gas range and a large skylight over the peninsula work space and breakfast bar. Up a half flight of stairs you have a large media room that spills out to a private patio. There are also two bedrooms and a full bath on this level. The upper level features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms including a bright primary with an incredible view, walk-in closet and full bathroom. Lower level petit au pair or office with a kitchenette and full bathroom. Set in the town of Kensington the home is just around the corner from the quaint and bustling commercial center. With Young's Market, the Inn Kensington, Raxakoul Coffee and Sakana Sushi nearby it's easy to enjoy the relaxing pace. Just one mile to Berkeley's Solano Ave and less than two miles to the famed Northbrae shopping district there is no shortage of things to do and places to eat. Incredible and magical parks are nearby, and miles of gorgeous hiking trails are close as well. Welcome to Kensington!

Additional Information

Style
Bungalow, Traditional
Stories
3
Garage Spaces
1
Appliances
Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Exterior
Stucco
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring
Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl, Engineered Wood
Kitchen Features
Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Laundry Features
Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Sink
Lot Description
Sloped Up
Total Number of Rooms
10
Parking Features
Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street
Pool Type
None
Roof
Composition Shingles
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais
Water Sewer
Public

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Listing courtesy of Leif Jenssen from Vanguard Properties. 510-207-3387

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